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402-0368-07L 1 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-BIOL , D-PHYS

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Lecture Series: Space Research and Exploration

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sascha Patrick Quanz

VVZ CR 5.0

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:23

Abstract

Lecture Series about topics of space research and exploration consisting of individual talks given by different leading experts from industry and academia.

Objective

Attending students will - experience the interdisciplinarity of space research and exploration spanning physics, engineering, geosciences, biology and more - get familiar with the Swiss space research and industry sector - improve their report writing skills by reflecting on one of the talks - enhance their communication skills by broadening their research horizon - have the opportunity for direct learning by posing questions to experts

Content

The field of space research and exploration is intrinsically interdisciplinary. Cutting edge space activities are dominated by an interplay between the scientifically desirable and the technologically possible. The ‘Lecture Series: Space Research and Exploration’ aims to shed light on key questions engaged by leading scientists and engineers today. It consists of weekly lecture, given by different speakers with vast experience in their respective field (e.g., Human Spaceflight, System Engineering of Spacecraft, Space Life Sciences, Space-based astrophysics). Subsequent to the talk, the student will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding by asking questions to the presenter in a moderated Q&A. Confirmed list of speakers include: Adrian Glauser (ETH Zürich) Andrea Fortier (University of Bern) Andreas Schrader (Oerlikon Additive Manufacturing) Anna Kubik (ETH Zürich) Claude Nicollier (EPFL, ESA Astronaut) Deborah Müller (Space Exchange Switzerland) Florian Kehl (UZH, HSLU, NASA-JPL) Hendrik Kolvenbach (ETH Zürich) Louise Harra (ETH Zürich, PMOD/WRC) Maximilian Kirchhoff (Beyond Gravity) Sascha P. Quanz (ETH Zürich) Didier Queloz (ETH Zürich) Thomas Reiter (ESA Astronaut) Jennifer Wadsworth (UZH)

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

80% lecture attendance; active contributions in Q&A sessions; written final report critically discussing one lecture of choice

Course Components